Wednesday, July 20, 2011

A Modern, Vintage Setting

The lazy, hazy days of summer are here.  My energy level has plummeted, and I just want to stay inside and do absolutely, positively nothing.   That being said, I did manage to set a table outside for dinner before the triple digits hit.  My inspiration this week came from a magazine everyone's probably seen.  In it, they displayed a beautiful table in an outdoor setting with a wonderful color of green.  Black accents gave the table drama.  This is my version of that table.  This is the non-professional, use what you have kind of  table, and considering my current energy level, I have to say that I'm happy just to have something to post!!  The idea was to make it modern, with a vintage flair.  Ok, here goes!!
Using one of my round tables outdoors, I used a white cloth, some netting and a black vase for the centerpiece.

The flowers consisted of hydrangeas from my yard and a bouquet I bought from Kroger for added color.

Plates and matching bowls were purchased at TJ Maxx.  The black salad plates are Pier 1, but I got them at the thrift store!

I took this pic upside down to show you the monogram on the flatware.  It's a C, I believe, and the silverplate is Alvin.  I was told it was made around 1925.  I intend to give it to my daughter, as her name begins with the letter C.

The napkin rings are also vintage, they are pewter.  After a good cleaning, I saw an engraving of  'Baker'.  I'm assuming this was a monogram?  Or manufacturer?  I have no idea, I just thought they were pretty cool.  I have some others with different designs, several different floral designs and a few with a design of a night scene--stars and moon.  Candleholders are vintage and I believe are the candlewick pattern.  I purchased them at a thrift store.

I used double napkins, a celadon green and black linen.

Black stems are Martha Stewart, I think, and were purchased at Macy's.

The salt cellars are vintage, and the place card plates are the kind you can write on and then wipe off.  The names on the plates are the names of my mother and her three sisters--Elizabeth (my mom),  Adeline (she was called Joyce), Gloria, and Corinne (she was called Lucy or Sissy).


Here are a few more shots...


And with candlelight...







Thanks so much for visiting with me, hope you enjoyed yourself.  Stay cool, and please know that I so appreciate your kind comments!!

22 comments:

  1. Gorgeous! Love those beautiful flowers. Your green and black make an elegant and lovely setting. I love those pewter napkin rings.

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  2. Beautiful! This is one of my favorites from your design portfolio. I'm a grand fan of black and white with green. It looks wonderful. Thank you for sharing your lovely design. Cherry Kay

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  3. Never thought of black and green. It makes a very dramatic setting.Love it.

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  4. I tell you...you have one of THE best patio spaces!!! It is so spacious and beautifully appointed. Every table you put out there is going to look great because the place is just so darned pretty!!! I love the green & black together. You guys kill me with all these amazing bargains from thrift stores. I have yet to find anything worth a kick & a giggle in the stores around these parts. I don't know what's up with that! At any rate, the table is beautiful, your hydrangeas are fabulously lush, and it all works like a Trojan horse! Magnifique, my dear!!! Have a marvelous weekend!

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  5. The centerpiece is lovely! The black in this table setting seems so sophisticated...I like it!

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  6. Beautiful! Your patio is just perfect for outdoor entertaining. xo,

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  7. What an elegant setting! I love how this beautiful green goes with the black. Your accessories are wonderful as well; I love the candlesticks, the salt cellars and your centerpiece. Beautiful job!

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  8. I would love to spend hours on your patio. Your colors are soo pretty. I love black and especially with green of any shade. I'm so envious of your hydrangeas! xo marlis

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  9. Absolute elegance! What a stunning setting! Love each and every single pics! Thanks for sharing:)
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  10. beautiful arrangement and i like your seat cushions~

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  11. So beautiful, love the lovely hydrangeas in the black vase!

    Hugs
    Charo

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  12. Everything looks beautiful, I especially love the flower arrangement!

    Keep cool, we're trying to!

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  13. I'm so glad I found your blog!!! I love this setting--I don't see that shade of green and black together often and it's WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!

    I'm following you now!!!!

    Hugs/blessings,
    Lana In Italy

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  14. What a beautiful peaceful dinner table, rather elegant, too. The hydrangeas are gorgeous.

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  15. Hi lovely lady.
    OH this is so Beautiful !!! I love the green with the black sweet lady. I also love the centerpiece with the hydrangas. You did a great job putting this all togther !!! I hope you have a great weekend.
    XXOO Diane

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  16. I love the combination of the green and black...the hydrangea colors unify the look...the touch of burgundy is just enough! I don't know which magazine you referred to, but yours is beautiful!

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  17. This is a very pretty table with loads of drama! Love the pewter and the flatware. I also love your chair seats!

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  18. I saw the inspiration and love your take on it!

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  19. Frankly, with such a gorgeous setting, you could be eating out of paper plates and still get away with it! It's such a wonderful bonus that the table is so appealing! I always get caught up in the little details, and the green leafy stem that you added to the napkins and the napkin rings is so very charming! I also love the shot you framed with the boxwood in front. I have been growing boxwood for the last four years and I love it, but oh, it grows so slowly! I can't wait until it's full and lush like yours. Hoping for cooler temperature - but not too cool . . .

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  20. I would've never thought to use black but it's absolutely gorgeous!!!

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  21. The ONLY thing that would make this table any better is if the weather were COOLER and we could linger at it awhile longer! You've done some great tables, but this one may be my favorite. It's the picture of "understated elegance!" Nicely done!

    Stop by if you get a chance and check out my Vintage Linen & Dish Auction -- going on now! I'm celebrating my first year of blogging.

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